Safety first at Kempster Ford Randburg-Park your phone
Texting While Driving? It's Like Driving with Your Eyes Closed
- Talking on cell phones - handheld or hands-free - affects our driving
- Hands-free devices do not eliminate distraction
- It's important to abandon hands-free even though the law permits it
Brain drain
Research shows that the brain cannot handle processing two tasks simultaneously effectively. It can switch between the tasks however your reaction time is diminished while these actions are being performed. Many people think they can do two things at once but it's just not possible to concentrate fully on both simultaneously. Drivers stop monitoring their environment and new drivers in particular aren't in the habit of scanning the road for hazards. Dividing your attention for even a second makes for an even more dangerous combination.
Derek Kirkby, Training Director for Ford's global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme in South Africa, says: "In my experience of training hundreds of drivers, I'd say that even normal, everyday driving uses around 85 per cent of your mental load. Sending one text or selfie, and even talking with a passenger, can overload the brain while driving - increasing the risk of an accident."
"When you're using 85 per cent of your brainpower to drive, your mind isn't capable of doing much else," adds Kirkby. "Regardless of whether you're a professional or new to the road - you will be a safer driver if you understand how much of your brain you're using just to drive the car."
Ford SYNC® Technology at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg
Ford SYNC® Technologies have been integrated in to our entire range of vehicles, from the Ford Figo 1.5Ti VCT Ambiente, to the Ford Mustang 5.0 GT, to the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi Turbo (Excluding the Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Single Cab Base).
We at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg value our customers and their families safety.
We want each and every one of our customers to be as safe as possible on the road and the Ford SYNC® Technology brings us one step closer to achieving that goal.
Come in and visit us at Kempster Ford Randburg and see what this awesome Technology can do for you and the safety of your loved ones.
087 724 8840
www.cmhford.co.za/randburg
www.facebook.com/cmhkempsterfordrandburg/
www.twitter.com/cmhfordrandburg?lang=en
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https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fma/za/en/news/2019/06/06/texting-while-driving--it-s-like-driving-with-your-eyes-closed.htmlCMH Kempster Ford Pretoria’s New Dealer Principal
CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria Welcomes Our New Dealer Principal, Werner Van Zyl
A very warm welcome to our new Dealer Principal Mr Werner Van Zyl to CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria also known as Steyns.
He joins our group for the second time around on the 1st of May 2019 - with zest, enthusiasm, focus, strategy and innovation. Mr Van Zyl has a proven track record of his capabilities. He started his career at Wesbank in 1989 and in 1996 started his career as a sales executive. He commenced as sales manager in the CMH Group on April 1st of 2003, through hard-work, dedication and going the extra mile he got recognized and got promoted in February 2007 as the Dealer Principal. On the 1st of June 2016, another Group took over Menlyn Auto from CMH and insisted they keep him as he was an asset to the company. Indeed, they had made the right choice and kept him on as the Dealer Principal to steer the Dealership.
In seeing his outstanding progress CMH then took him back as the new Dealer Principal of CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria as of 1 May 2019.
In his strict customer-orientated mind-set, Werner also truly believes in the concept “attention to detail”, as he is very involved in his various Departments. He is truly hands-on and very approachable ”“ his open-door policy makes all employees feel important, needed and more especially like a family.
Both the New Car Sales department managed by Henry Pearson, as well as the Used Car Sales department managed by Suzette Rossouw, have all the vehicles advertised henceforth making it easy for our customers to come and view as well as test drive the vehicles, making their decision to purchase much easier.

CMH Kempster Ford Durban Sponsors Independent Schools Rugby Festival
Adopt a School Initiative
About Emthonjeni Community Centre:
Emthonjeni has its roots deep within the community it serves believing that all people, no matter what age, race, gender, social and economic position or abilities, have opportunities to contribute to society and promote social upliftment. Care-based, relationship orientated services at Emthonjeni include:- Education
- Sport & Recreation
- Community Care
Education:
Early Childhood Development
Impact Africa
South Africa has over 5 million children up to the age of four, and another 6 million between the ages of five and nine. These children are South Africa’s future. They are going to head up homes, communities and businesses in the years ahead. Educational research has shown that a child’s brain is already developed 80% by the age of four and that they learn their most crucial life lessons and values in the early years of their lives. Impact kids ensures that two hundred (200) children of Kwaggafontein and Kromdraai are receiving the best possible pre-school education to equip them to lead fulfilling lives and that pre-school teaching standards are being maintained across the board.Golang Education
Over the years we have realized that the greatest impact on a child’s life happens before he/she turns 7 years of age and that if we want to holistically nurture and develop children into the best person, we have to start working at a very young age. This is how the need for a top-quality pre-school, within walking distance, in Zandspruit, was identified. Our Pre-School Programme has been running for nine years and we have 60 pre-schoolers, being taught by three qualified teachers in three groups.Community Care:
Emthonjeni strongly believes in holistically caring for the communities we so deeply love; by enlisting the help of the greater community, we offer them the opportunity to be a part of something that is for the greater good of all.Community Care Initiatives include:
- Caring for the well-being of our senior citizens
- Reaching out to vulnerable children
- Blanket and Food Drives
- Mandela Day Celebrations
- Disaster or Care Fund (Shack Fires/Flooding)
- Corporate Outreach Programs
About the Community Food Gardens / Vegetable Gardens:
The Community Food Gardens at Emthonjeni is our chosen way of giving back to the community. CMH Kempster Ford Randburg sponsored the upgraded fencing around the Vegetable Gardens for a safe and secure future for this entrepreneurial endeavour for the community. The objective of these gardens is to improve the nutritional status of vulnerable people, supply vegetables to 3 nutritional kitchens, provide food for self-consumption and generate income for these individuals. At Emthonjeni we have set aside land for sustainable vegetable gardens. Senior citizens from Zandspruit Informal Settlement are given the necessary training, seeds and tools to successfully plant their gardens. We consider this vegetable garden to be an extremely beneficial initiative as it addresses the very real and practical nutritional needs of the aged. CMH Kempster Ford Randburg plans to continue our support of this amazing centre and all it is doing for the community starting with Blanket and Food Drives. For More Information: www.emthonjeni.co.za 087 724 8840 www.randford.co.za www.facebook.com/cmhkempsterfordrandburg/ Source: www.emthonjeni.co.zaAll-New 2019 Ford Ranger in South Africa
Production of New Ford Ranger Commences in South Africa
- First new Ford Ranger production models emerge from Silverton Assembly Plant
- Result of over R3-billion investment and extensive upgrades at Ford's local operations
- New Ranger and first-ever Ranger Raptor destined for markets in Africa, Europe and Middle East
PRETORIA, South Africa, 11 February 2019 - Ford's Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria has officially commenced production of the new Ford Ranger, bringing a raft of product upgrades and refinements to one of South Africa's best-selling vehicles and export models.
Selected range-topping models, including the Ranger Raptor, will be powered by the all-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo diesel engine assembled at Ford's Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. This unit produces 157kW and 500Nm of torque - up by 10kW and 30Nm compared with the current 3.2 TDCi - and delivers up to a nine percent improvement in fuel efficiency when combined with the advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission.
Certain derivatives will feature a 2.0 Single Turbo version of this engine, producing 132kW and 420Nm of torque, mated to the same 10-speed transmission. Various other models in the line-up will retain the proven 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines and existing gearbox options - thus giving customers the widest choice yet in this category. As usual, the line-up includes Single Cab, Super Cab and Double Cab body styles to suit customer requirements.
Along with freshened design cues, range-topping Ranger models will raise the bar once again with industry-defining safety features on the Wildtrak such as Pre-Collision Assist and Active Park Assist. SYNC 3® with Navigation remains one of the Ranger's technology highlights as a fully featured infotainment system with intuitive voice control.
Following the launch of the 'standard' new Ford Ranger models, the attention will be shifted to the locally assembled Ranger Raptor that is set to create an entirely new segment in the pickup market when it makes its eagerly anticipated debut.
Some of the defining features of the Ranger Raptor include Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, and an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode for fast off-road driving. It also boasts a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres.
More details, including specifications, model range and pricing will be released at launch.
Call: 0877248840 Visit: Randburg Article and Images: Source: Ford Media Centre SAThe New Ford Ranger Raptor coming soon
Thailand - Ford has unveiled its first performance-tuned Ranger Raptor at a world debut in Bangkok.
The automaker made its global debut of the first Ranger Raptor bakkie at a world-class event on Wednesday (February 7 2019).
More exciting is the fact that this bakkie will also be built locally at the Silverton factory in Pretoria.
While the Ranger Raptor has been hugely-anticipated, and is most certainly a striking bakkie, South African motorists could be puzzled by the fact that it's is only available with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel.
However, the automaker is convinced the smaller engine is the best option for its new bakkie.
Ford announced in September 2017 that its hugely popular Ranger bakkie will be available in an off-road performance variant for the first time. The purpose-built, desert-racing inspired bakkie joins the Ford Performance family, as the new ‘Ranger Raptor ‘
Ford SA says: "The Ranger Raptor will be coming to South Africa, with further information to be revealed in due course. There is no estimated time of arrival as yet.
"Designed and engineered to deliver an adrenaline pumping experience, Ford Ranger Raptor sports a head-turning exterior look that exudes toughness as well as a level of capability and off-road performance never before seen in the mid-size bakkie segment.
"Sharing the same nomenclature as the F-150 Raptor, the world’s most extreme production bakkie, Ranger Raptor is in a class of its own among mid-size off-road performance vehicles."
So what makes the Ranger Raptor distinctive?
In terms of styling, the Raptor features a new, huge grille, bumper, bold wheel arches and fenders with grey accents. Ford says there are new sheet moulding compound (SMC) front fenders which wrap around the 150mm wider stance from the track. It sports 2.3mm thick high-strength steel for underbody protection. At the rear there's a unique box side, redesigned bumper and tow-bar integration along with a functional aluminium die-cast side step. Inside, there are beautiful sculpted eats, upholstery and signature blue stitches in lightning blue. Ford reckons its cabin has been designed for comfort and confidence with the Ford Performance DNA running throughout its styling. The steering wheel has a red stripe on top of the wheel as a centre marker. It also has unique spokes, debossed graphic and magnesium paddle shifters.
Driving modes
The other aspect of the Raptor's speciality is its Terrain Management System (TMS) which has six various modes to choose from to suite any kind of driving surface, including one called Baja mode. Despite the Baja Dessert Race being highly acclaimed internationally, we reckon this could have been better suited as the Dakar mode for local buyers. But then again, that would be stepping on Toyota's toes with its Hilux. Ford reckons: "Each mode has been precisely calibrated to offer the best possible combination of technologies working in unison to tackle the chosen driving style with sangfroid." Each mode can be selected via a dedicated five-button switch located on the steering wheel.On-road modes
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- Normal mode: Emphasising comfort, fuel economy and driveability
- Sport mode: Responsive for spirited on-road driving. This means fast, crisp gear shifts at higher engine speeds to aid throttle response. The mapping reacts to increased demand inputs from the driver by holding gears longer and downshifting more aggressively.
Off-road modes
- Grass/Gravel/Snow mode: Designed to inspire safe and confident driving on off-road slippery and uneven surfaces. This is done through smoother gear shifts and second-gear starts, minimizing the probability of wheel slip.
- Mud/Sand mode: Vehicle responsiveness is tuned for optimum traction and momentum in deep, deformable surfaces like loose sand and mud. This is achieved by maintaining lower gears with high torque.
- Rock mode: Used specifically for low-speed rocky terrain where smooth controllability is key.
- Baja mode: Vehicle responsiveness is tuned for high-speed off-road performance, just like drivers need in the famous Baja Desert Rally. In this mode, vehicle systems like Traction Control are pared back in terms of intervention to allow spirited off-road driving without fighting the vehicle’s on-board systems. Gear selection is optimized for maximum performance, and the mapping will hold gears longer and downshift more aggressively.
Safety first at Kempster Ford Randburg-Park your phone
Texting While Driving? It's Like Driving with Your Eyes Closed
- Talking on cell phones - handheld or hands-free - affects our driving
- Hands-free devices do not eliminate distraction
- It's important to abandon hands-free even though the law permits it
Brain drain
Research shows that the brain cannot handle processing two tasks simultaneously effectively. It can switch between the tasks however your reaction time is diminished while these actions are being performed. Many people think they can do two things at once but it's just not possible to concentrate fully on both simultaneously. Drivers stop monitoring their environment and new drivers in particular aren't in the habit of scanning the road for hazards. Dividing your attention for even a second makes for an even more dangerous combination.
Derek Kirkby, Training Director for Ford's global Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) programme in South Africa, says: "In my experience of training hundreds of drivers, I'd say that even normal, everyday driving uses around 85 per cent of your mental load. Sending one text or selfie, and even talking with a passenger, can overload the brain while driving - increasing the risk of an accident."
"When you're using 85 per cent of your brainpower to drive, your mind isn't capable of doing much else," adds Kirkby. "Regardless of whether you're a professional or new to the road - you will be a safer driver if you understand how much of your brain you're using just to drive the car."
Ford SYNC® Technology at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg
Ford SYNC® Technologies have been integrated in to our entire range of vehicles, from the Ford Figo 1.5Ti VCT Ambiente, to the Ford Mustang 5.0 GT, to the Ford Ranger Raptor 2.0L Bi Turbo (Excluding the Ford Ranger 2.2TDCi Single Cab Base).
We at CMH Kempster Ford Randburg value our customers and their families safety.
We want each and every one of our customers to be as safe as possible on the road and the Ford SYNC® Technology brings us one step closer to achieving that goal.
Come in and visit us at Kempster Ford Randburg and see what this awesome Technology can do for you and the safety of your loved ones.
087 724 8840
www.cmhford.co.za/randburg
www.facebook.com/cmhkempsterfordrandburg/
www.twitter.com/cmhfordrandburg?lang=en
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https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fma/za/en/news/2019/06/06/texting-while-driving--it-s-like-driving-with-your-eyes-closed.htmlCMH And Cansa Collab 2018
October being BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month, CMH KEMPSTER FORD UMGENI hosted the CANSA Durban team at our dealership. A colourful sprayathon was the event for the day ”“ and what fun it was! The staff, along with people passing by had come over to get in on the action. CMH KEMPSTER FORD is proud to have been a part of an initiative that enables research with regards to lowering cancer risk, educating the public on the symptoms and risk reductions as well as providing care and support to all people affected by various types of cancer. We are absolutely delighted to have hosted CANSA Durban and their wonderful volunteers. Their hard work, dedication ,passion and effort that is put into assisting those with cancer is truly admirable.
CMH KEMPSTER FORD hopes that all the donations that were made will bring smiles, happiness and comfort to those trying to overcome various types of cancer. Most importantly, we encourage people from all walks of life to RESEARCH, EDUCATE AND SUPPORT this valuable cause.
To our cancer warriors ”“ WE SUPPORT YOU!
CMH KEMPSTER FORD looks forward to participating in many more initiatives to increase and help raise awareness for cancer.
“ A champion is defined not by their wins, but by how they can recover when they fall.” ”“ Serena Williams.
Introducing Mrs Charmaine Van Der Merwe
CMH KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA NORTH would like to welcome Mrs Charmaine van der Merwe as the New car’s sales manager.
Charmaine has been in the industry for over 20 years with 11 years as a sales manager, we are very excited to be under her guidance and supervision as she is highly skilled at what she does. Charmaine says throughout the years she has learnt that if you look after your customers they will look after you and that is the reason why her motto is: People are more important than cars!
Her experience and expertise will be a great benefit to her sales team as they live out her motto daily through delivering EXCELLENT customer service, Charmaine says her door is always open to customer queries as they become a big part of the family and they should always feel welcome and at ease at the dealership.
Welcome Mrs Van der Merwe and congratulations on becoming part of the team, we look forward to serving our customers with you and delivering more vehicles to them and sharing the company’s success with you.
Please Visit CMH Ford Pretoria North to meet her and her Team and to also learn about their special offers today!
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Tel: 012 404 9200
Safety Drive Powered By CMH Ford Hatfield 20th October 2018
The Festive Season also known as the “Silly Season” is around the corner, and we at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield are very excited, however we also have to take into account some of the not so great things that happen during this time of the year. CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield is on a true safety drive, as we would like to equip our customers with the necessary information to protect themselves during this time. On the 20th of October CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield hosted a Hijack prevention and security awareness course in partnership with the NHPA (National Hijack Prevention Association).
CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield customers were educated about how they can avoid a hijack situation, and other topics covered were:
- Definition of a hijack, when and where it all started.
- Objectives:
- To improve awareness, enabling you to pre-empt a possible attack & avoid it.
- How to get yourself, children, passengers safely out of the vehicle in the event of a hijacking.
- Motivation behind attacks / Different categories of hijacked vehicles.
- Factors that lead to attacks.
- Popular locations (top 12 locations) & current modus operandi used.
- Operational techniques of the static attacker. Vehicle to vehicle attack / being followed.
- Risks whilst driving at night & how best to overcome them.
- How to react during an attack, should you fall victim to the crime.
- Practical around a stationary vehicle:
- How to behave in a non-threatening manner & exit the vehicle safely.
- How to become a smaller target / protect vital points to increase your chances of survival.
- How to look after the safety of children / passengers.
- Additional crime topics:
- Smash & Grab Attacks
- Housebreaking & Dog Poisoning
Our customers were very happy and felt that they needed another course of such a nature, thus we are hosting another safety drive on the 17th of November 2018 at CMH Kempster Ford Hatfield, situated on corner Jan Shoba and Park Street in Hatfield Pretoria and this time around we focus on self-defence. We hope you can join us.
The Ever Anticipated Ford Ranger Raptor
First Ford Ranger Raptor Trial Units Produced in South Africa
The greatly anticipated Ford Ranger Raptor set to be released in the first half of 2019, has been undergoing trial builds and rigorous testing at the Silverton Assembly Plant in Pretoria. Building up towards full-scale production.
The Ford Ranger Raptor is part of the Ford Performance family and has been built from the ground up as a performance vehicle. This is not a kit to be added on or a modification that can be purchased, but a whole new vehicle and a first of its kind in this segment, setting a new benchmark.
In preparation for full-scale production of this exhilarating all-new model, the Silverton Assembly Plant produced its first 10 official Ranger Raptor units as part of the Tooling Trials (TT) build-up phase, validating its high-tech assembly line which received an extensive upgrade through Ford’s R3-billion investment in its local operations, announced last year.
Powered by an all-new 157kW / 500Nm 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo engine assembled at Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, and utilising a sophisticated new 10-speed automatic transmission, the Ranger Raptor has the punch to match its muscular and aggressive design and off-road capabilities.
Combined with Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) shock absorbers exclusively manufactured by FOX, an advanced Terrain Management System (TMS) that includes an exciting Baja mode, a toughened reinforced chassis, powerful all-disc braking system and specially developed BF Goodrich tyres, the Ford Ranger Raptor is truly a gem.
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CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North Year End Function
What a year that was at CMH Kempster Ford Pretoria North, each year we like to reflect on the year we had as a Dealership and this year has been no different.
Our year end function was held on the 16 November 2018 to celebrate our successes and appreciate the lessons.
This will mean as a dealer we had to thank our dealer Principal Mr Heine Venter for signing the cheque that had to make all of this possible.
We were at Hawaii (well not literally…) but our theme was Hawaii, it was nothing short of colour, Festive, Fun and celebration.
We celebrated achievements of colleagues who went the extra mile to make us the number one dealership in service delivery.
As much as there was joy, we were saddened as it was announcement that Tinus Van der Walt our Used cars manager will be leaving the dealership, we wish him well and nothing but the best on his new chapter.
We enjoyed delicious food, great conversations, good laughs and of course great music accompanied by some great moves.
Yearend functions are to rekindle friendships in the work place, lift spirits and to appreciate all the effort that the employees put in throughout the year as well as to unwind, relax and reflect.
Let us take this opportunity to wish each and every member of the CMH Ford Gezina family a safe and happy Festive season with nothing but joy, Peace and love.
We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year, with all the love from CMH Ford Pretoria North.
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- Tel: 012 404 9200
Kempster Ford Pretoria’s donation to The Wesly community centre and Nosa Early Learning Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s centre
We at CMH KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA are very proud to be part of Ford South Africa's CSI initiative.
Ford South Africa assisted by KEMPSTER FORD PRETORIA donated one Ford Transit Bus each to the Wesley Community Centre as well as to Nosa Early Learning Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Centre. We had Ford South Africa’s representatives there to help with the hand over, it was a memorable and fun day for all involved.
The smiles of the people who were there to represent the organisations were overwhelming, thank you to Johan Booysen our New Vehicle Sales Executive for taking the time to explain the specifications and user specifics of the busses to the organisations. He made sure the individuals were comfortable and ready to use these great vehicles.
We believe we will keep the good relationship going further. Welcome to our Ford family and We know you will #GOFurther
How to Use Ford Snyc 3
Technology is ever evolving, and we see it changing. How we do things these days? The motor industry is also embracing the change in technology which is why Ford is also continuing to improve the technology in their vehicles. The question is, are you tech savvy? Learn how to use your sync 3 with these easy steps:
- Make sure your phone is turned on when you enter your Ford Vehicle
- Go to your settings and switch on your Bluetooth
- Your SYNC 3 screen has a button with settings. Press the settings button
- Choose the Bluetooth and add your device to connect
- Your device will start to scan the number of Bluetooth devices available nearby
- Your FORD SYNC 3 should reflect as one of the devices available
- Select it to continue
- You will receive a pin on both your device and your SNYC 3. This pin should be the same on both devices allowing you to pair the two devices together.
- You may receive a pop up message on your SYNC 3 system asking you “if you would like to make your phone a favourite on the SYNC system” ”“ You can deny or accept
- Press “finish” to complete the process.
With these easy steps you will be able to connect your device to the SYNC 3 system and enjoy easy driving pleasure.



